Conflict & War
Live coverage and analysis of the world's armed conflicts — the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Gaza and wider Middle East crises, and flashpoints from the Sahel to the South China Sea. Tracking battlefield developments, ceasefire diplomacy, sanctions and the humanitarian toll, with context on who is fighting, why, and what it means for global stability.
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‘Hit them hard’: Does Trump have another ‘new’ Iran strategy, can it work?
Trump signals harsher response as US-Iran hostilities escalate, raising fears of prolonged conflict in the Gulf region.…
Damascus goes car-free for 24 hours
Damascus’ Old City went car-free for 24 hours, giving residents a rare chance to walk its streets without traffic.…
Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.…
UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 ahead of October Budget
The yield on 30-year gilts hit its highest level since 1998…
Echoes of cold war as US accused of meddling in another Brazilian election
Claims that Trump and Rubio are trying to influence result have parallels with CIA intervention 64 years agoThe year was 1962 and the Kennedy administ…
McTominay to miss Scotland games with minor heart issue
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is to undergo a minor heart procedure after the discovery of "a mild benign arrhythmia", Napoli have announced.…
Noughties garage track named TikTok's UK song of the summer
Kyla's 2008 track Do You Mind gained worldwide recognition in 2016 when rapper Drake sampled it on One Dance.…
Canada's Liberals sweep three seats in boost for Carney after trade tensions with US
One seat was taken from the Conservatives, indicating public support for the PM after a confrontation with Donald Trump.…
They live by a shrine to a saint. Why are their homes being demolished?
The neighborhood is a pilgrimage site, with a shrine to the Sufi saint known as Bari Imam. In the past year, hundreds of homes of the working poor wer…
SCOTUS allows Trump's ballroom project to continue. And, the Army secretary resigns
The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump's ballroom project may continue. And, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job.…
Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.…
Abroad and at odds: How the war has divided Iranians in the diaspora
Many Iranians in the diaspora remain caught in the paradox of opposing the war and the government in Tehran.…
Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics say
Unconfirmed local reports say the Israeli military carried out air and artillery strikes after a raid by an Israel-backed militia was discovered.…
Russia kills at least 12 on sixth night of drone attacks on Kyiv
Zelenskyy says Moscow is capitalising on shortage of US-made Patriot interceptors to lower morale in capitalEurope live – latest updatesAt least 12 pe…
Footage of police officer boasting about punching Sydney anti-Herzog protester raises questions about conduct
Male police officer caught on camera during 9 February protest against visit of Israeli president Isaac HerzogGet our breaking news email, free app or…
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least four, including children
At least three killed and several wounded in an Israeli air attack in the al-Kateeba district west of Gaza City.…
Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi
Pakistan's decision to make dramatic changes to their squad during the series in England is the "most shocking decision ever", according to former cap…
Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv
Russian attacks escalate as EU defence ministers meet in Ireland to discuss Ukraine air defence shortages.…
Luxembourg drops approval for Israel bonds issue: What that means
Israel’s future borrowing in EU markets remains uncertain as Luxembourg moves to let bond prospectus expire.…
Britons face ‘risk premium’ for energy as US-Israel war on Iran intensifies
A price cap increase is on the way, the latest blow to people already struggling with rising costs.…
Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps
After 15 years of civil war, a new UN-backed '4+4' agreement looks to unite Libya's rival factions.…
Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after more than 270 days at sea
Security stepped up in Pattaya before arrival of thousands of sailors and marines, whose deployment was extended due to US war in IranAuthorities in t…
AI wealth is creating a 'mansion shortage' and upending San Francisco's housing market
Spiking prices and rental bidding wars are raising fears of more displacement in a city where previous tech booms and a housing shortage have already …
'Baby Tommy's here, Chelsea's not': First-time mum dies in childbirth
Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.…
I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.…
White House unveils more details of Trump’s Venezuela oil deal
Venezuela's interim president gives new US company 100-year rights to more than 17 oil fields.…
Moment motorcyclist flies through bus door, avoiding deadly crash
This is the moment a motorcyclist slammed into the side of a bus at a busy intersection in western Colombia.…
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Rescue efforts under way, death toll crosses 1,000
The death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet has gone past 1,000, as rescue teams continue search for survivors.…
Death toll from devastating floods in China and Nepal surpasses 1,000
Rescue efforts continue to focus on hydropower sites, where hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped.…
Messi retires from international football: ‘Eternal’ star praised by peers
Messi retires as one of the greatest players of all time after a glittering and decades-long career for Argentina.…